84th Academy Awards: And the Oscar goes to...

Meryl Streep, best actress winner for her role in 'The Iron Lady,' holds out her Oscar statuette backstage at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on February 26, 2012.

Meryl Streep, best actress winner for her role in 'The Iron Lady,' holds out her Oscar statuette backstage at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on February 26, 2012. (Reuters/Mike Blake)

Best actor winner Jean Dujardin of France carries Uggie the dog after 'The Artist' won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on February 26, 2012.

Best actor winner Jean Dujardin of France carries Uggie the dog after 'The Artist' won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on February 26, 2012. (Reuters/Gary Hershorn)

Oorlagh George (L) and Terry George, winners of Best Live Action Short for 'The Shore', pose with their awards during the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on February 26, 2012.

Oorlagh George (L) and Terry George, winners of Best Live Action Short for 'The Shore', pose with their awards during the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on February 26, 2012. (Reuters/Mike Blake)